“X Burlesque” at the Flamingo celebrated 12 years of headlining in Las Vegas on Wednesday night with a pre-party at Center Cut Steakhouse, followed by a sexy, intimate and loud performance at 10 p.m. in its nearby cozy theater.

“X Burlesque,” having seen it for work about a half-dozen times, remains a high-energy and quick-paced 75-minute show. Among its counterparts on the Strip (“Fantasy” at the Luxor,” “Crazy Girls” at the Riviera), “X Burlesque” is a music video come to life with very attractive women.

Gorgeous sisters Meeka and Shakeera Onstead — the former was born in South Africa, the latter in Malta — lead the “X Burlesque” ladies, who are absolutely sexy and seductive and dance as if it is their first night — or last night — onstage.

The artists and songs to which the adult entertainers perform (there are more than two dozen) include Aerosmith (“Dream On”), Buckcherry (“Crazy Bitch”), “All That Jazz” from “Chicago,” Beyonce (“Run the World (Girls)”), Rihanna (“Diamonds”), Warrant (“Cherry Pie”), Lenny Kravitz (“Fly Away”), Motley Crue (“Kickstart My Heart”), Harry Connick Jr. or Michael Buble (“Fever”), a few country songs and of course “Burlesque” from “Burlesque.”

Kudos to producers Matt and Angela Stabile on 12 years of success with “X Burlesque.” Their newest adult show “X Rocks” at the Rio is a topless revue that’s all hard rock all the time.

Comedian John Bizarre offered humor in between the nudity; Bizarre also performs in “X Rocks” — as a comedian. Thanks to L.E. Baskow for his photo gallery of “X Burlesque’s” 12th anniversary.

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it.

Don Chareunsy is senior editor for arts and entertainment of the Las Vegas Sun.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

FlamingoOne of the more historic hotel-casinos on the Strip, the Flamingo Las Vegas was built in the 1940s as an alternative to the western-themed hotels downtown. With lush gardens, waterfalls and spa, the Flamingo remains a luxurious oasis for visitors on a budget. The resort updated rooms in 2008, dubbed Go Rooms. The Go Rooms feature oversized white vinyl headboards, stylish carpets and sleek, modern furniture.
Included in the resorts 15-acre pool area, is one of the Flamingo’s more unique features: African penguins, Chilean flamingos, Mandarin ducks and Koi fish frolicking in ponds and under three-story waterfalls.
The Flamingo’s 77,000-square-foot casino offers more than 2,000 slots, 70 table games and a 100-seat race and sports book.
Restaurants include a Japanese hibachi, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and a posh American eatery called Voga.